AUTHENTIC CHINESE HOROSCOPE FOR THE FIRE HORSE
THE OX
Mine is the stabilizing force
that perpetuates the cycle of life.
I stand immobile against the
test of adversity,
resolute and unimpeachable.
I seek to serve integrity,
to bear the burdens of righteousness.
I abide by the laws of nature
patiently pushing the wheel of Fate.
Thus, I shall weave my destiny.
I AM THE OX
THE OX PERSONALITY
The Ox symbolizes the attainment of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A person born during this year will be dependable, calm and methodical. A patient and tireless worker, she sticks to routine and conventions. Although she is generally fair-minded and a good listener, it is difficult to persuade her to change her views as she is stubborn and often has strong prejudices.
Still, because of her steady and reliable character, the ox person will be awarded positions of authority and trust. She will not fall short when duty calls. As a matter of fact, she should be careful not to get totally wrapped up in her responsibilities.
When it comes to affairs of the heart, the Ox can be terribly naive. She cannot fully comprehend the entrapments of love, much less employ enticing strategy and other allures to plead her romantic cause. Don’t expect lyric poetry and moonlight serenades from her. She just doesn’t have the right chemistry for these sorts of things. Even her gifts are likely to be strong, durable and unpretentious.
Because they are traditionalists, Ox men and women will also be inclined to long courtships. It takes them time to develop intimate relationships because they are slow to warm up and reveal their true feelings. The Ox man may be a well-educated, distinguished speaker, a well-travelled leader of men, yet he can turn into a fumbling, tongue-tied lad when it comes to wooing his fair maiden.
If you have the good fortune to marry an Ox lady, you have picked a no/nonsense type of girl. She is efficient without being fussy and protective without being too dominating. Soft-spoken and confident, she will know what needs to be done and how to do it without wasting time and resources. She tends to take the initiative and you will find her anticipating your wishes with uncanny accuracy. At times, she can be overly concerned about details and punctuality. The Ox hates being late for anything. Like the well-trained girl scout, she is always prepared. She will handle finances well and do more than her fair share of housekeeping. Honest, hard-working and above reproach, she is the ideal wife.
METAL OX BORN
The Metal Ox will have clashes of will with people, even his superiors, who do not agree with her views. She expresses herself clearly, intensely and resolutely: no one can ever accuse her of being vague about what she wants! She will stick to her guns at all costs. When necessary, she can be quite eloquent-and will use her abilities to the full when she wants to forge ahead. She is definitely the “do or die” type.
Although she is not affectionate by nature, she may have scholarly inclinations and love classical music and art. She has a strong sense of responsibility and can be relied upon to keep her word, which shouldn’t be too difficult as he or she will be a person of few words.
At times, she tends to force issues; she can become a formidable and fanatic one-man army when she is obsessed with succeeding in her objectives. Tough and arrogant, she does not know the word “failure”. A person of remarkable stamina, she will require little rest or diversion. She won’t mind working around the clock if that is what it takes to get things done. The Metal Ox should guard against being narrow-minded and vengeful when she doesn’t get her way.
